Have you heard about the choking or pass out game? I bet your kids know how to play, even if you have not yet heard of the game. Most teens do not realize the danger involved in the choking game. Learn how to identify if your child is playing this dangerous life threatening game.

Cyber Bullying and stalking are forms of child abuse. Regardless if it takes place online or in person does not lessen the fear the victim experiences. This is a situation that must be taken seriously.

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) is medical child abuse. This occurs when the parent or care giver fabricates symptoms of an illness causing the child to undergo needless hospitalizations, labs, and diagnostic tests. Everything is a fabrication. Munchausen Syndrome by proxy is a factitious disord

Just imagine a newborn crying despite everything you do to soothe the baby. Are you prepared for these times? Do you have a safety plan in place for times you become completely overwhelmed? If not learn how to develop one here.

Verbal abuse is essentially the invisible form of child abuse. There are no bruises or broken bones but make no mistake the damage is happening to the child's soul, mental health and self esteem. Learn how words can hurt more than fists.

There are many reasons people forget things. When it comes to child abuse the mind protects the child by repressing what the child cannot yet understand, until a later time when he or she is older and can process safely the child abuse.

It is a wonderful idea to have strong men and women to stand guard for abused children. Yet, no one could ever have expected bikers to volunteer to stand guard and protect abused children. This story will amaze you.

Emotional child abuse is defined as intentionally hurting someone by what we say and how we say it. It is more about the behavior used to demean or belittle someone and less about the actual words spoken.

A therapist specializing in childhood traumas and child abuse cases is important for children and adult survivors of abuse. Please understand the process may take a little time to find the right therapist. Learn what to look for and how to find what is needed.